Hello everyone!

I am finally in the last few stages before setting my surgery date! I have United Health Care through my moms insurance (Sorry I don't know which coverage it is) and I was wondering from those of you who used UHC to get their band, how long did it take to receive approval once all of your information was submitted? I am not talking about the months of dieting and stuff they may require, all I would like to know is how long they will usually take to respond to a request? Thank you so much!

If anyone can help please post!

Caitlin :thumbup:

Hi

i have a UHC through my employer and my approval came in 3-4 weeks.

Yatin

Caitlin you read my mind! I was wondering this too, since I have it through my job with the state. I called them, and they said that there was a 30-day "written response" period, so I assume about a month after the doctor sends in the information. :thumbup: hopefully that's a limit and not the norm but either way, I'll probably propose that 30 days as a buffer to schedule the procedure--at the most. I want to get this done as quickly as possible. But I do hope we get to hear from someone else w/ UHC about how long it took.

Hello! I have UHC and my surgery is scheduled for April 23 =) my paperwork went in on 3-25-10 and I had approval by 4-1-10. My coworker on the other hand got her approval in 3 days and we have the exact same insurance. I think it depends on who receives your file once it gets to UHC. Good luck!

Hello! I have UHC and my surgery is scheduled for April 23 =) my paperwork went in on 3-25-10 and I had approval by 4-1-10. My coworker on the other hand got her approval in 3 days and we have the exact same insurance. I think it depends on who receives your file once it gets to UHC. Good luck!

My Dr. submitted the requested on 03/31/10 and approval was given on 04/05/10.

I also have United Health Care. They approved me within three weeks. They have paid so well. I feel very blessed to have the insurance I do. I had a lot of health problems such as high blood pressure, pre-diabetic, high cholesterol, and foot problems. I was not what they called a 100lb overweight but with other health issues I didn't have a hard time getting approved for surgery.

Thank you everyone! For the most part it seems like UHC approved rather quickly which is great!I'm keeping my fingers crossed:)

I was denied by UHC because I didn't have medical insurance in 2008 so I didnt' see a physician. However, UHC encouraged me to wait until 2011. It took me about a week for this decision. UHC is really quick about it so you may have some results by the end of the week.

I hope they get back to me quickly! It sure would be nice to schedule my surgery date pronto! Good luck with the insurance company to you!

working on it